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November 2025 — Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey embraces City Council Member LaTrisha Vetaw during his 2025 election night gathering, where he stopped short of declaring victory but pledged to “stand up against Donald Trump on a national level.” This marks the city’s second mayoral election since the murder of George Floyd in 2020—a reminder of how Minneapolis remains at the center of national conversations on justice, governance, and reform.
November 2025 — Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey speaks with reporters after polls closed on Election Night 2025. The event took place in downtown Minneapolis as results began to come in for the city’s municipal races.
November 2025 — Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey at his election party tonight where he stopped short of declaring victory but added "We are going to stand up against Donald Trump on a national level!". This is the 2nd election since the murder of George Floyd.
November 2025 — Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey speaks to supporters during his 2025 election night gathering, held at a downtown venue adorned with campaign posters. Frey, seeking reelection in the aftermath of years of national attention on Minneapolis politics, reflected on civic challenges and vowed continued focus on rebuilding trust and progress following the city’s social and economic transformation since 2020.
November 2025 — Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey speaks at his election night party following the closure of polls. He was announced the winner of the election the next day after it went to ranked choice voting. This is the third time he's been elected Mayor.
August 2025 — A "Don't Rank Frey" sticker showing an illustration of Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey seen at George Floyd Square. "Don't Rank Frey" "We deserver better than this clown" "I hate poor people" "i'm scared of the police union"
June 2025 — Sticker reading "The Government does not care. We the people must help each other!"
April 2025 — Poster on a pole at Harvard University. You're in a Cult" in the form of the Kool-Aid man with a link that redirects to The Council on Foreign Relations's definition of fascism.
April 2025 — "Dumbass Oligarchs Gouging Everyone" protest sign. The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.
April 2025 — The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.
April 2025 — The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.
April 2025 — The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.
April 2025 — The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.
April 2025 — The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.
April 2025 — The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.
April 2025 — The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.
April 2025 — The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.
April 2025 — The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.
April 2025 — The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.
April 2025 — Hands Off! protest signs in St. Paul. The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.
April 2025 — The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.
April 2025 — The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.
April 2025 — The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.
April 2025 — "The World World Is Watching" protest sign at a Hands Off protest in Minnesota. The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.
April 2025 — The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.
April 2025 — Amy Klobuchar speaking to a crowd of around 25,000 at a "Hands Off!" protest at the Minnesota State Capitol
April 2025 — The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.
April 2025 — The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.
April 2025 — The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.
April 2025 — The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.
March 2025 — Tesla Takedown protest at a Tesla showroom in Minneapolis (Golden Valley) on March 22, 2025. This is the 6th week in a row protesters have gathered. The crowd has continued to grow exponentially each week.
March 2025 — Tesla Takedown protest at a Tesla showroom in Minneapolis (Golden Valley) on March 22, 2025. This is the 6th week in a row protesters have gathered. The crowd has continued to grow exponentially each week.
March 2025 — Tesla Takedown protest at a Tesla showroom in Minneapolis (Golden Valley) on March 22, 2025. This is the 6th week in a row protesters have gathered. The crowd has continued to grow exponentially each week.
March 2025 — Tesla Takedown protest at a Tesla showroom in Minneapolis (Golden Valley) on March 22, 2025. This is the 6th week in a row protesters have gathered. The crowd has continued to grow exponentially each week.
March 2025 — Tesla Takedown protest at a Tesla showroom in Minneapolis (Golden Valley) on March 22, 2025. This is the 6th week in a row protesters have gathered. The crowd has continued to grow exponentially each week.
March 2025 — Tesla Takedown protest at a Tesla showroom in Minneapolis (Golden Valley) on March 22, 2025. This is the 6th week in a row protesters have gathered. The crowd has continued to grow exponentially each week.
March 2025 — Tesla Takedown protest at a Tesla showroom in Minneapolis (Golden Valley) on March 22, 2025. This is the 6th week in a row protesters have gathered. The crowd has continued to grow exponentially each week.
March 2025 — Tesla Takedown protest at a Tesla showroom in Minneapolis (Golden Valley) on March 22, 2025. This is the 6th week in a row protesters have gathered. The crowd has continued to grow exponentially each week.
March 2025 — Tesla Takedown protest at a Tesla showroom in Minneapolis (Golden Valley) on March 22, 2025. This is the 6th week in a row protesters have gathered. The crowd has continued to grow exponentially each week.
March 2025 — Today on International Women’s Day, Minnesota saw the largest protest since President Trump's re-election. 1,000+ gathered at the Capitol for the 2nd time this week hearing from activists, city council members and state representatives on the current administration's actions. Minnesota State Capitol March 8, 2025
March 2025 — Today on International Women’s Day, Minnesota saw the largest protest since President Trump's re-election. 1,000+ gathered at the Capitol for the 2nd time this week hearing from activists, city council members and state representatives on the current administration's actions. Minnesota State Capitol March 8, 2025
March 2025 — Today on International Women’s Day, Minnesota saw the largest protest since President Trump's re-election. 1,000+ gathered at the Capitol for the 2nd time this week hearing from activists, city council members and state representatives on the current administration's actions. Minnesota State Capitol March 8, 2025
March 2025 — Today on International Women’s Day, Minnesota saw the largest protest since President Trump's re-election. 1,000+ gathered at the Capitol for the 2nd time this week hearing from activists, city council members and state representatives on the current administration's actions. Minnesota State Capitol March 8, 2025
March 2025 — Today on International Women’s Day, Minnesota saw the largest protest since President Trump's re-election. 1,000+ gathered at the Capitol for the 2nd time this week hearing from activists, city council members and state representatives on the current administration's actions. Minnesota State Capitol March 8, 2025
March 2025 — Today on International Women’s Day, Minnesota saw the largest protest since President Trump's re-election. 1,000+ gathered at the Capitol for the 2nd time this week hearing from activists, city council members and state representatives on the current administration's actions. Minnesota State Capitol March 8, 2025
March 2025 — Today on International Women’s Day, Minnesota saw the largest protest since President Trump's re-election. 1,000+ gathered at the Capitol for the 2nd time this week hearing from activists, city council members and state representatives on the current administration's actions. Minnesota State Capitol March 8, 2025
March 2025 — Today on International Women’s Day, Minnesota saw the largest protest since President Trump's re-election. 1,000+ gathered at the Capitol for the 2nd time this week hearing from activists, city council members and state representatives on the current administration's actions. Minnesota State Capitol March 8, 2025
March 2025 — Today on International Women’s Day, Minnesota saw the largest protest since President Trump's re-election. 1,000+ gathered at the Capitol for the 2nd time this week hearing from activists, city council members and state representatives on the current administration's actions. Minnesota State Capitol March 8, 2025
March 2025 — "Pussy Riot" protest sign in St. Paul Minnesota. Today on International Women’s Day, Minnesota saw the largest protest since President Trump's re-election. 1,000+ gathered at the Capitol for the 2nd time this week hearing from activists, city council members and state representatives on the current administration's actions. Minnesota State Capitol March 8, 2025
March 2025 — Today on International Women’s Day, Minnesota saw the largest protest since President Trump's re-election. 1,000+ gathered at the Capitol for the 2nd time this week hearing from activists, city council members and state representatives on the current administration's actions. Minnesota State Capitol March 8, 2025
March 2025 — Today on International Women’s Day, Minnesota saw the largest protest since President Trump's re-election. 1,000+ gathered at the Capitol for the 2nd time this week hearing from activists, city council members and state representatives on the current administration's actions. Minnesota State Capitol March 8, 2025
March 2025 — Today on International Women’s Day, Minnesota saw the largest protest since President Trump's re-election. 1,000+ gathered at the Capitol for the 2nd time this week hearing from activists, city council members and state representatives on the current administration's actions. Minnesota State Capitol March 8, 2025
March 2025 — Today on International Women’s Day, Minnesota saw the largest protest since President Trump's re-election. 1,000+ gathered at the Capitol for the 2nd time this week hearing from activists, city council members and state representatives on the current administration's actions. Minnesota State Capitol March 8, 2025
February 2025 — Protester outside a Telsa showroom in Minneapolis (Golden Valley) with staged Golden Valley police squad cars.
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October 2024 — A Kamala Harris Tim Walz for President yard sign seen in South Minneapolis;
October 2024 — Political yard signs on the fence in front of a home in South Minneapolis prior to 2024 Presidential Election.
October 2024 — A Harris for President yard sign seen in South Minneapolis.
October 2024 — "Stop Project 2025" "Minnesotans For Harris Walz" yard signs in South Minneapolis.
October 2024 — A "Cats for Kamala" yard sign in South Minneapolis, Seen less than a month away from the 2024 Presidential election.
March 2024 — A End Capitalism flyer from Claudia De La Cruz For President.
December 2022 — Honk For Tronk, Let's Go Brandon, Dont Blame Me I Voted For Trump, Back The Blue, and a portrait of Donaldl Trump signs on a Wisconsin home.
October 2022 — Scott Jensen, the GOP challenger to Governor Tim Walz, has his face on a billboard directly above the George Floyd mural at George Floyd Square.
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October 2022 — A billboard by a self described "leading public policy organization" at the I-94 Minneapolis border declares “It’s official” and directs motorists to a page where their interpretation of crime data shows crime rising years prior to the mass quitting of police officers in 2020-22.
August 2022 — A billboard for candidate for Governor Scott Jensen and Matt Birk in North Minneapolis.
August 2022 — Interim Minneapolis Police Chief Huffman arrives at George Floyd Square for a "Community Conversation" on public safety. The forum was also attended by Hennepin County Attorney candidates.
August 2022 — Ryan Winkler, a candidate for Hennepin County Attorney at George Floyd Square for a "Community Conversation - Let's talk about public safety". The panel included other candidates as well as the interim Chief of Police.
August 2022 — Saraswati Singh, a candidate for Hennepin County Attorney at George Floyd Square for a "Community Conversation - Let's talk about public safety". The panel included other candidates as well as the interim Chief of Police.
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May 2022 — An Ilhan Omar banner on the side of a Lake Street building in South Minneapolis.
May 2022 — A billboard for former Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek who is running for Governor of Minnesota.
November 2021 — A Victor Martinez "float" and campaign signs seen in North Minneapolis on election day.
November 2021 — Yard signs for Kate Knuth and Sheila Nezhad together in a South Minneapolis yard. Both with "Don't Rank Frey" stickers attached, referring to current Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. Election in 2 days.
October 2021 — A lawn sign supporting Clint Conner’s mayoral campaign stands along a residential boulevard in Minneapolis. Conner, an attorney and political newcomer, ran on a platform focused on public safety reforms, neighborhood-level engagement, and governance changes within the city’s mayor–council structure. Yard signs like this became common across parts of Minneapolis during the campaign cycle, reflecting heightened civic interest following several years of intense debate over public safety, police restructuring, and the future of city governance. Municipal elections in Minneapolis often draw regional attention due to the city’s distinctive political climate, strong neighborhood identities, and history of competitive mayoral contests. Candidate signage has long been a visible part of the city’s election seasons—especially in the years after 2020, when local races increasingly intersected with national conversations about public policy and urban leadership.
October 2021 — A campaign sign for Yusra Arab stands among late-season plants in Minneapolis’ Ward 2, one of the city’s most politically active and demographically diverse districts. Ward 2 includes neighborhoods such as Cedar-Riverside, Prospect Park, Seward, and the University district—areas shaped by long histories of immigration, student populations, and tenant-driven community organizing. Yard signs like this became common during the municipal election cycle as candidates focused on issues that have defined Ward 2 politics for decades: rental housing policy, transportation infrastructure, campus-area safety, and the evolving relationship between the University of Minnesota and surrounding neighborhoods. Minneapolis’ ward system has historically produced competitive races, especially in districts with high levels of civic engagement and shifting demographics. Ward 2 is known for its strong DFL presence, multi-lingual community outreach, and a mix of long-term residents and new arrivals. Campaign messaging in the ward often reflects its unique blend of grassroots activism, student-led political energy, and deep neighborhood-level involvement in city governance.
October 2021 — A campaign sign for Alicia Gibson stands outside a neighborhood storefront in Minneapolis’ Ward 10, a district centered on Uptown, Whittier, and parts of South Minneapolis. Ward 10 has long been one of the city’s most politically active areas, shaped by rental-heavy housing stock, transit-focused neighborhoods, and dense commercial corridors around Hennepin, Lyndale, and Lake Street. Campaign signs became common across the ward during the municipal election cycle as candidates addressed issues central to this part of the city: small-business recovery, housing policy, cycling and pedestrian infrastructure, and the future of Uptown’s commercial identity. Historically, Ward 10 has been a bellwether for broader citywide political shifts. Its mix of long-term residents, young renters, and small-business owners has kept competition high and civic turnout strong. In recent years, community debates over zoning updates, transportation improvements, and neighborhood redevelopment have made Ward 10 races especially watched, with campaigns frequently engaging directly with street-level concerns and neighborhood-driven organizing.
October 2021 — A political mailing in Minneapolis advocating for the re-election of Mayor Jacob Frey.
September 2021 — A Sheila Nezhad yard sign in South Minneapolis on a rainy evening.
September 2021 — A "Don't Rank Frey" sticker on a pole outside the parking garage where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement in June, 2021.
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October 2019 — Sign reading "I didn't fight the nazi's just so Trump could turn America fascist" being held up outside First Avenue during a Trump protest in Minneapolis on October 10, 2019.
October 2019 — Protesers hold up signs outside the Target Center in Minneapolis on October 10, 2019.
October 2019 — "American Horror Story" protest sign in Minneapolis on October 10, 2019.
October 2019 — Protesters hold up signs outside the Target Center during a Trump protest in Minneapolis on October 10, 2019.
October 2019 — Man holds up a sign that reads "I vote for presidents who can spell, uses punctuation and isn't a narcissistic sociopath." outside the Target Center during a Trump protest on October 10, 2019.
October 2019 — Protesters outside the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis. Trump supporters behind the glass. Campaign event October 10, 2019
October 2019 — Protesters outside the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis. Trump supporters behind the glass. Campaign event October 10, 2019
October 2019 — Woman holds up a sign that reads "Trump read my sign" in Minneapolis on October 10, 2019.
October 2019 — A protester holds up protest sign outside the Target Center in Downtown Minneapolis where Trump was to speak in October 2019.
October 2019 — Protesters crowd Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis carrying handmade signs during a demonstration against then-President Donald Trump on October 10, 2019. The rally, tagged online as #MNPEACHMENT, drew thousands of Minnesotans expressing opposition to Trump’s policies and calling for impeachment. The march began near the Target Center, where Trump was holding a campaign rally, and stretched across downtown under a heavy police presence.
October 2019 — Located near the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis, the Target Field light rail station was patrolled by Homeland Security officers on October 10, 2019. The increased presence coincided with a major political rally at the nearby arena, leading to heightened security across the surrounding Warehouse District transit corridor.
October 2019 — A woman wearing a “Trump 2020” hat smiles from inside a downtown Minneapolis bar near the Target Center on October 10, 2019. The establishment, decorated with promotional posters for discounted beer and wings, became a temporary gathering spot for attendees arriving early to the president’s evening campaign rally. The 2019 visit marked a rare appearance by a sitting U.S. president in Minneapolis and drew both supporters and demonstrators into the city’s entertainment district, where security and anticipation heightened throughout the afternoon.
October 2019 — Police on bicycles patrol downtown Minneapolis outside the Target Center while protesters and rally-goers gather ahead of a 2019 Trump campaign event.
October 2019 — During demonstrations outside President Donald Trump’s campaign rally at the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis on October 10, 2019, a man wearing a hat bearing the Oath Keepers insignia asked for directions near the crowd. The rally drew both Trump supporters and counter-protesters, filling Hennepin Avenue with thousands of people and heavy police presence. The Oath Keepers, founded in 2009, is a far-right, anti-government militia organization whose members have been linked to armed protests and later to the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol attack.
October 2019 — A barricade outside the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis displays a T-shirt reading “Russia Made Me Do It” and a defaced cutout of Donald Trump’s face during protests on October 10, 2019. The demonstration coincided with Trump’s campaign rally at the arena, his first visit to Minnesota since the release of the Mueller report. Thousands of protesters gathered in the streets of the Warehouse District, voicing opposition to the president’s rhetoric and policies amid a heavy police presence and national media attention.
October 2019 — Protesters fill the intersection near the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis during Donald Trump’s campaign rally on October 10, 2019. Demonstrators carried homemade signs, including one reading “This is Purple Rain Country—Take Your Golden Showers Back to Russia,” referencing Minnesota’s musical icon Prince and the controversies surrounding Trump’s presidency. The rally drew thousands of protesters and supporters alike, marking one of the city’s largest political demonstrations since the 2016 election.
October 2019 — Crowds gathered outside the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis on October 10, 2019, during a Donald Trump campaign rally. Protesters held signs denouncing the administration’s immigration policies and far-right extremism, including one reading “Nazis Go Home – No Kids in Cages.” The event drew thousands of demonstrators and marked one of the city’s largest public displays of opposition during Trump’s presidency.
October 2019 — A protester holds a “Free Hugs” sign amid a large demonstration outside the Target Center in Minneapolis on October 10, 2019. The event coincided with Donald Trump’s campaign rally, drawing thousands who gathered in the rain to voice opposition to his administration’s rhetoric and policies. Despite the tense political atmosphere, moments of solidarity and humor emerged throughout the crowd.
October 2019 — Protesters hold up signs outside the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis. The site of a Trump campaign rally on October 10, 2019.
October 2019 — Secret Service looking through binoculars outside the Target Center in Minneapolis on October 10, 2019. He awaits the Presidential motorcade.